This week we written diary entries as Max from our core text’ Where the Wild Things Are’. We looked at different diaries and as a class identified the key features. We wrote our diary entries on special paper to make a class book for our reading area.
In maths we have been learning how to measure length and height. We measured different items in the classroom using cubes and then learnt how to measure in cm.
This week in Fishpond’s Wood we made tree rubbings and discussed the different patterns on the bark. After that we gathered samples of evergreen leaves and leaves that had fallen from a deciduous tree. We carefully sketched the different leaves and then discussed their similarities and differences. Using the artist Andy Goldsworthy as inspiration, we collected various items to make a picture in nature.
This week we have completed our D.T project to design and make a fairy tale puppet. The children all designed their puppet and wrote a list of what materials and equipment they would need to complete their project. Here are our amazing products!
This week we have enjoyed learning about Marcus’s special toy, George’s toy lizard, Issa’s Rubix Cube and Gabriel’s fidget spinner. Next week it is the turn of the Gingerbread Man table (Nicky, Toby, Elizabeth, Guy, Theo and Eddie) for Show and Tell.
In phonics we have been reviewing the sounds we have learnt so far. Below is a link to a Powerpoint which contains words from a previous phonics quiz for the children to practise at home. Please note that at the moment I am currently unable to log into the Spelling Shed. I’m hoping to have to have this technical glitch sorted next week!
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We hope you have a restful weekend,
The Year One Team
I love that they all sewed their puppets. What a great opportunity to learn a valuable skill. such creative minds at work, it is obvious from the final products.
The children worked very hard to make their puppets. We thought they looked fantastic!